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Name: Matt Lowe Location: Waukesha, WI Comments: To the family, extended family, and friends of Bobby Warns: I was forwarded the video and website from a family member of mine. I am a 31 year old father of two who has lived in Waukesha nearly my entire life. This story hits close to home and I have no idea why I didn't see it all over the news in the past, but I didn't. I am so happy to have found this tribute website and have surfed around it for nearly a half hour in the middle of the night. It has truly touched me. Tonight, thinking of your son Bobby, I imagine how a loss in my own family, or my wife, children, & family without me, would be dealt with. It would be so incredibly hard. How would my family be taken care of? My children? My wife? All of these things have rushed into my head tonight -- it is nearly one-thirty in the morning and I cried like a baby when I saw the touching memorial for Bobby. I am so moved by the video, family letter, and emails people have sent in great admiration for Bobby. You should certainly be proud parents, family, and friends! And there are so many other “Bobby’s” out there serving our country. I can't tell you enough how grateful and lucky I personally am...and I hope that the entire United States feels the same way. That is, be thankful to have people like your son making the ultimate sacrifice! Men & women like your son, and all the soldiers who have given their lives or are still in Iraq or anywhere outside the US, should be a reminder to all people in our country not to take our freedoms for granted. I can only imagine how impossible it must be to deal with the painful memories of what would-have and should-have been; keeping Bobby, your son/a father/friend/uncle/etc, close to you and in your prayers will assure he is never forgotten. And there are so many people all around the world with those same thoughts -- I hope it gives some small measure of comfort to your entire family. Never ever forget & continue to pray and speak about him forever. I am passing this on to every single good friend of mine too so that they can know about Bobby and pass it on for others to know. It is such a terrible, terrible thing to lose those we love, but in Christ Jesus, the comfort of knowing you will see them again in Heaven brings a comfort that only Christians could know. Take care and God bless you, Matt Name: Michael Gutierrez Location: Santa Clara, CA Comments: We can never thank you enough for what you have done for this country. Rest in peace at the side of the Almighty. Name: Sgt. Chris Breyfogle Location: Milwaukee Comments: I served with Bobby for five years from SOI on and into Iraq. God blees you Bob, we miss you. There hasnt been a day where I havent thought of all of Golf Co.'s casualties and hoped to be a better person for them. Name: Henry & Erin Location: St. Paul, MN Comments: Bobby - We had our party this past Saturday....Henry is finally out...medical retiremnt "time served" and a signed DD-214! Terry and Cindy came...Erin too busy partying with you and your parents! (wish we could have come...told your Dad next year!) We had a few Leine's and was a wild time by all...few scar and shrap competitions...lots of Marine's and of course I hung with the other "Squids"... We had a table there set for you, PFC Johnson, Cpl Fey, our friends in 3/5, 3/1 kilo and our "Ohio Boyz" from Lima.... Henry keeps an eye on Payton....she'll be a heartbreaker! : ) Semper Fi Bro! Love, Erin (#2) and Henry Name: Connie Dixon Location: chicago Comments: On this Memorial Day, I want you to know that I said a prayer for Bobby, and thank you and him for the greatest sacrifice possible. It is obvious that Bobby was an outstanding person. God Bless him and his family. Name: Raleigh Peters Location: berwyn, pa Comments: I came across the link to Bobby's website, on Memorial Day 2006. Thank you for sharing this video clip of a true American hero. Although I don't know you, I honor Bobby's sacrifice, and am thankful beyond words, as a freedom-loving American for his service. Name: the Kuehls Location: Kansas City, MO Comments: We try to honor, with contributions and with our hearts, the courage and sacrifice of those who protect us all each day. Several times a week we read each name and try to learn a bit about each of those who have sacrificed all since the Iraq war began - the least we can do. As we spent time this Memorial Day doing such we found your beautiful tribute to your son. I hope it helps a tiny bit to know that a family in the heartland can think of no greater person than one who lays down his life for his brother, and though it may sound overused, we truly realize that freedom comes at an unimaginable price. God bless your family. Name: Robert K. Location: Haughton, Louisiana Comments: Thank you, Bobby, for your selfless sacrifice. Thank you, Warns family, for making this Tribute in Bobby's Honor. May God bless you all. Name: Michael Shepard Location: Eugene Oregon Comments: What can I say...Hero's like him are the reason the rest of us can go to bed,and be safe tonight... Name: Lcpl Pete Hudson Location: Grand Rapids MI Comments: To the family of Bobby Warns: Thank you for the sacrafices that you have made.This is one of the most touching things I have ever witnessed. As I prepare to go over to Iraq I can only hope to fight as bravely as Bobby did. May God bless each and every member of your family. Lcpl. Hudson (USMC) Name: john & sara calhoun Location: Jacksonville, Florida Comments: me and my wife were touched by this site. Name: Dan Edder Location: Girard, PA Comments: I just wanted to let you know the nation has not forgotten Bobby. Today I showed the video in church, on a big screen. Eeveryone cried. A young man who worked for me is on his way to Quantico today. He is in the Marine Corps MECEP program and this will be his first 6 weeks at OCS. I think of these guys everyday. I have seen your sons tribute at least 20 times; I still cry every time. God bless you. we will remember. Dan Edder Name: Ryan FORDE Location: Melbourne Australia Comments: May God hold Bobby in his loving arms, filling his soul with warmth, until he does get to be reunited with his loving family. For life is just a blink, a flash in eternity. Another life awaits us all, and Bobby is there waiting for all of you. You must be so very proud of your son. I'm from the other side of the world and know only of your son from a website, however, from what I've seen, I wish there were more Bobby's in this world, we certainly need them. He'll be in my prayers, as will you be. God Bless. Ryan Name: Fred V. Keller & Family Location: Franklin, WI Comments: On this Memorial Day, Bobby and his family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for your service and sacrifice, and may God Bless you. Name: Clint Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Comments: God Bless you and your family. I am so very thankful of the sacrafices that your family have made to protect my freedom. Thank you. Name: Joe Morris Location: Birmingham, AL. Comments: My family and I owe thanks to people like your son everyday we live free. He is truly a hero in every since of the word. I served in the Marines from 1993-2001. I received an honorable discharge in April of that year. Had I not been I would not have been home to see my daughter born. Were it not for people like Bobby I would be worried about the future and my daughter. I don't know that I can really put it into words what I want to say to you. God Bless you! And may God continue to bless your life and everyone in our country with people like your son. Semper Fi! Name: Thomas Newsome Location: On the road Comments: Most Americans will never Know the true value of young men such as Bobby. We owe them so much,and I am in awe of them. God Speed and Semper Fidelis Cpl. Warns. Name: Steve Conradt Location: Clintonville, WI Comments: God Bless Bobby and the family he leaves behind. Your sacrifice and the sacrifice others have made will NEVER be forgotten. My stepson Mark, served with FOX co. Marine reserve unit out of Milwaukee in Irag at the same time. My prayers for those who serve today continue as well as for those who didn't come home. God Bless them all! Name: David Location: Arkansas Comments: You have my heart felt thanks and prayers. Every warrior we lose leaves a blank spot in my heart. There is little I can say or do, from this distance, but to give a heart felt thanks to all of you and to uphold you all in my prayers. Name: Laura Bingle Location: Black Diamond, Wa. Comments: What a wonderful tribute to a man who was obviously loved by many!! My heart goes out to Bobby's family and friends. My gratitude goes out to all the men and women who are fighting for my freedom! Name: Jim Moses Location: Salem, Wi Comments: Dear Warms Family, I just viewed the video tribute and was moved to tears. I'm am very sorry for your lost. I can't express the graditude I feel to him and to your family. God bless him for protecting me, my family and the things this country stands for. God bless all of you and may we meet on some bright highway. Thank you all, Jim Moses Name: Mark O'Dell Location: Milwaukee Comments: My deepest condolences to all of the Warns family and friends. The sacrifice that Bobby gave for our great nation is the ultimate that any person could give. Even though I served this country during a time of peace, I do know the risk and danger that every serviceman and woman face every day. With Memorial Day approaching, we as Americans need to remember the true meaning of this day. Viewing the video of Bobby's funeral brought a tear to my eye and I will show this to my own children , so they can realize the true meaning of Memorial Day . May God keep you and bless all of you and may He bless the U.S.A. Name: James Gilmore Location: Seattle, WA Comments: God bless Bobby and his family. Sgt Gilmore, Ops Desert Shield/Storm Name: Marge Means Location: State College, PA Comments: My son-in-law, Nathan Miller, just emailed some of his family and friends and asked us to go to your web site to honor Bobby. Nathan and Bobby served together in Wisconsin while Nathan was at Stevens Point going to school. He wants Bobby's memory to go on and for us not to forget the sacrifices of Bobby and your entire family. Know my prayers are with you this Memorial Day...God bless! Name: Brian Young (Sgt, USMC) Location: San Francisco, Ca Comments: To the family of this Marine brother of my mine, While I do not really know Bobby. He is a part of a family of great numbers and we all, from the past and present mourn with you in your lost of such a man! While all gave some, Some gave ALL!!! Bobby gave all! I salute you and your family, and Please remember Payton and Erin belong to one of the largest families in the World.. The Marine Corps Family. Semper Fidelis Name: PFC Olmstead, Kyle Location: Michigan Comments: The video really touched my heart. I was in Iraq, but was recently sent home, due to wounds I suffered. I wanted to let you know that I pray for every night, for my fallen commrades, and i consider Bobby one of my commrades. Take care and GOD BLESS> PFC Olmstead Name: James Renner Location: Milwaukee Comments: Thank You! If you know anyone else who serves in the armed forces, please pass this on to them also. Your son and all who serve are hero's to me. Name: Todd Bonk Location: Milwaukee Comments: This is an incredible and moving tribute to a wonderful person. I wish that I had the honor of meeting him in the short time that he was here with us. Thank you for your sacrafice. God bless you and your family this memorial day! Location: Boston MA Comments: Happy Memorial Day Bobby, thank you. Name: Casey McCall Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin Comments: To the Warns family and all of Bobby's loved ones: I believe I wrote here not too long ago, a comment simply praising your son's courage and sacrifice to give us all the freedom that we all know isn't free. However, everything struck me on a whole new note when I watched the video tribute today for the first time. I believe you may know about this, but when I watched the video of Bobby's burial, I realized that the location was all too familiar. On April 15, 2005, I stood in the exact location burying a close friend of mine who was only 19- and, just like you, a loved one who was taken from us all too soon. My friend Angela Kallinger is buried only feet away from your son. As a young woman who joined the military, she was determined to serve her country. Though she had to leave the service for reasons beyond her control, she remained loyal to America until the day she died. Just like your son, I believe she is watching over all of us today. For all the times I visited Angela and saw the flags and flowers surrounding the stone right above her, I never realized that all the memoirs laid out at St. Joseph's were for the same Bobby I have heard about in the past. Every time I return to see Angela, I will also say a prayer for Bobby. Thank you for the outstanding tribute to your son, and for the service and sacrifice you all have made for this country. Sincerely, Casey McCall Name: CPL. Eric E White USMC Location: Boise Comments: Your Son To the Mothers and the Fathers From the Halls of Montezuma From the sands of Iwo Jim Your Son battled dictatorships There is a debt we owe Your Son Your Son is a son of America Your Son was Semper Fidelis Now Your Son has been reassigned I¹ll thank Your Son for my freedom So tonight when you cry out to God To lose Your Son for freedom¹s cause Gene E. Blant Name: Michael J Scorsone Location: New Orleans, La Comments: From one Marine to another Semper Fi. You will never be forgotten. Name: Jesse Carpenter (SGT USMC) Location: Washington DC Comments: I would just like to tell you how moving the video is of your son. I just got out of the Marine Corps a few months ago and have seen the video before. Well just like the first time I watched it brought many tears to my eyes. I just took the web URL and sent it to about 100 people so that they could forward on the story of your son to others. I know that your son will not be forgotten. Marines are always faithful and I am glad to say that your son was a U.S. Marine. Name: Brendan Conway Location: Milwaukee Comments: Happy (belated) birthday Payton and happy (early) Mother's Day Bridget and Erin. Name: Mrs. Sarah Stallman Location: Wisconsin/California Comments: I need to tell you that you are very lucky to have so many people give you there blessings. I can NOT even imagine what your family, Payton, and Erin are going through. The marine that was talking while they were folding the flag was my sisters best friend. We are praying for you and your families every evening. My children are as well. :) Never forget, cause he won't ever forget what you have all done for him. just tell Payton that she's had a guardian angel even before she was born, so she is EXTRA special! :) Name: Luis R. Davila Location: Chicago Comments: As a Vietnam era US Army veteran, your tribute to Cpl Bobby Warns, has touched me and several of my collegues. May your family have the peace that he has in God's hands. Name: Kellee Hearther Location: Anacortes, WA Comments: I don't know what else to say but Thank you. My family appreciates and is grateful for young people like your son who are willing to protect our freedom and that of others. Bobby will always be remembered as a hero. Name: rob Location: green bay Comments: I cannot express how I feel right now, I just watch the tribute video and am so touched. All I can say is my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Name: Amber Webb Location: Alger,Ohio Comments: It takes a special person to serve in the military and just by looking at this site and viewing the video of Bobby, I see that Bobby was that kind of person. I thank you for the sacrifices that Bobby and your family has made for our country. It is because of Bobby and everyone else that is serving in the military that my family, me and my daughter are blessed with the freedoms that we have. For that I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I will always be grateful to Bobby and his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you always! Name: Dena Trask Location: Binghamton, NY Comments: Such a wonderful celebration of this brave young man's life! My thoughts are with you all. Name: JOE KUDARY Location: MICHIGAN Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS MY SINCERE SORROW FOR YOUR LOSS OF A GREAT HUMAN BEING AND WARRIOR. MY MIND ROLLS BACK TO THE VIETNAM YEARS,AND TODAY WITH EACH LOSS OF A SOLDIER THE PANGS REKINDLE THE MEMORIES. TO US THE LIVING WE HOLD HIGH THE HONOR YOUR SON STOOD FOR, AND WE SHALL NEVER FORGET THEM. AGAIN WITH DEEP RESPECT, MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO YOU. Name: martha Location: New Jersey Comments: I just watched the video, i am still in tears. i just wanted to tell you that u and ur family are deffently in my prays. i know he is watching over u and ur family as well as him men and woman over seas. God bless u and ur family. my cousin was over seas and is back home now. love always a gurl from south jersey, martha aka gurlfromjersey Name: Mark Koscielski Location: Minnepolis MN Comments: I posted your site up on my. Home page of www.creditcardshotgun.com G.B. you and Bobby. Blackhorse 11 A.C.R. 71-74 Name: Cathy Location: Milwaukee Comments: Happy Birthday Payton! Name: Walt Wilson Location: Saratoga, CA Comments: Jesus said "Greater love has no man but that he lay down his life for his friends. Psalm 116 states "Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His saints." The Lord is not absent from these events or from your pain. As a former Marine Corps Sgt. I send my deepest sympathy to you, Bobby's family. All Marines feel the loss of our brothers in a deep and personal way. He served God, his country and the Corps with honor. He was a Marine ... and that's special. May God bless you all and make His peace to fall upon you. Blessings, Walt Wilson Name: Daniel Sage Location: Seattle, WA Comments: I would like to extend my deepest condolences to your family. I was on the Catholic Memorial Track team with Bobby when he attended CMH and can remember the joy for life he exuded. I know that Bobby’s sacrifice for our country is deeply appreciated by many. I will continue to keep your family in my daily prayers. God Bless, Dan Sage CMH Class of 1998 Name: Casey Stone Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Comments: I just wanted to send my thanks to Bobby for fighting for our freedom. So many people take it for granted. I am engaged to a U.S Marine, who is on a rotation to iraq, 7 months on 5 months off. And it's hard. I saw this video and i cryed the hole time, ive watched it at least 5 times and i cry so hard everytime. I am so sorry for your loss, and i know no matter how many you get it will never be able to take away the pain. But that boy died for our country and i cannot be more thankful for every man and woman who serves. It's a shame he had to go so soon and not be able to see his daughter grow up. But im sure when she gets older she'll be very proud to say her father was one of the few and the proud. Thank you again for making this video it has touched so many people, hopefully as much as it touched me. Name: Cpl Ryan E. Anderson Location: Elkhart, Indiana Comments: I was given the address of this site and I saw the memorial video. I am getting activated to go to Iraq this summer and I wanted to say thank you for your son. Name: HM2(FMF) Michael A. Santana Location: San Diego, CA. Comments: Deepest sympathies to you from "Doc Santana" formerly with 2nd Bn, 5th Marines - Ar Ramadi, Iraq. May the Lord hold you, keep you and heal your family's hearts. We are all in debt to your sacrifice, and we are ALL YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS...U.S. Marines and Navy Corpsmen alike. God Bless and keep your family, and God Bless America. Semper Fidelis. Name: Jessica Cecil Location: College Park, Maryland Comments: To the family of Bobby Warns, I just want to say I am deeply sorry for your loss! I have many friends and relatives in the military and I can only imagine if one of them didn't make it back to me! Your son seems to have been a wonderful person and I am very greatful for how he has helped this country! He was a brave soldier and was very loved! Our military is an important part of Our country and I want to thank the parents of one of the many soldiers who have served our country! God Bless! Love, Jessica Cecil Name: Alyssa Quealy Location: Tinley Park, IL Comments: I did not know Bobby personally, but from what Jordan has told me, he was one of the most good hearted, caring, funny, sweet and protective people out there. I look up to him and his family. I wish him a happy birthday. And I respect our troops and what Bobby has done for us. I pray for you and I thank all of you, and Bobby. Name: Cpl Bradley S. Shively Location: Soon to be Iraq Comments: I only hope that my actions will bring honor to the Marines that I shall follow. GOD BLESS Simper Fi Name: morgan Location: Tinley Park, Illinois Comments: HAPPY 25TH BIRTHDAY BOBBY LOVE MORGAN Name: Jon and Doris Horn Location: Phoenix, AZ Comments: We had contact with Anne, Bobby's aunt, today regarding a Marine remembrance we had received and passed on to her and others. She reminded us that today would have been Bobby's 25th birthday. We continue to be saddened by his death and the deaths of so many others who have left us too soon. We are very grateful to them for their sacrafice and proud of them every day. To the parents and loved ones left behind, we thank you too and wonder how you manage without them. We will never forget all those lost and continue to pray for those in harms way. Name: Tom Gray Location: Chicago area Comments: Happy Birthday, Bob! Thanks to your Auntie Anne, I remembered today is #25 for you. Hopefully it gets you a day off guard duty in Heaven today! Name: Brie, Fionn, & Neav Location: Sun Prairie, WI Comments: May 2nd- Happy Birthday Bobby! We are thinking of you today (and every day). Thank you for watching over our family and adding so many touches of joy to our lives each day. We love you. Name: Auntie Nor Location: Fishers,IN Comments: Happy 25th Birthday Bobbo. How well I recall the day you were born! It was a bright and sunny day and I cheered when I heard of your arrival. You have always been a bright spot of sunshine in my life. I will look for you in the moon tonight... I love you so much. Auntie Nor Name: sheralyn Location: fort gordon, georgia Comments: i can only imagine your pain...thank you for sharing your son's beautiful life with us all. being an army wife, this is my worst fear. your sacrifice does not go unnoticed. may God bless you and your family Name: uncle myles Location: tinley park il Comments: Happy 25th birthday my wonderful nephew Name: Nick Santilli Location: Whitewater, WI Comments: I am from the Waukesha neighborhood. Thank you for serving our country and you will be forever missed. Name: Nat Location: Tennessee Comments: I hope Payton grows up to know that her father was a hero...they fight so our future sons wont have too.. thank you Name: Daniel Hixson Location: West Lafayette, IN Comments: I give thanks everyday for our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and of course marines. And I thank you the parents for raising a son who had the love and courage to protect me and every citizen of this country. Thank you Cpl. Warns for your sacrifice. And thank you Warns family. Name: Holly Murrah Location: Irmo, SC Comments: I was sent a link to Bobby's site and it has profoundly touched me. I find myself bursting with a renewed sense of patriotism and admiration for our brave men and women serving in the military. Although I never got to meet Bobby, I want you, his family to know that I am so grateful for your his service to our country. Thank you for sharing his special life story with me so that I could take a moment to stop and pay my respect to a fallen hero. My heart is full of love for your family. May God bless you all. Name: Vicki Vincent Location: Winchester, Idaho Comments: I was sent a video through a myspace friend. I followed the link at the end of this truly sobering video to this site. I am a Mom of 3 Marines. 2 still on active duty. I have seen a few videos of this sort. But this one moved me, It was like I could feet the heart pumping of the person looking through the lens. I grieve with and for you. Im so sorry you have lost such a wonderful Hero. A loving unselfish man such as Bobby. I know this was made in 2004. But Im sure the loss isnt any less painful to bare. *May the Angels be among you and watch you when you sleep. Stand beside you when you laugh, and hold you when you weep. Name: Military Order of the Purple Heart Location: Arizona Comments: The Military Order of the Purple Heart is composed of recipients of the Purple Heart medal whom are drawn together by bonds of respect and mutual suffering and a committment to preserve and perpetuate those ideals of liberty, justice, and the general welfare which are the very foundation of our way of life. These principles which, from the beginning of our national history, have served as a beacon of hope and salvation to the peoples of all nations. We are together as a result of this exceptional service which we hold in common - service which developes close ties of fraternalism and a spirit of brotherhood and loyalty which lives far beyond the actual crucible of war that bore them. The Purple Heart - first created by George Washington in 1782 - is the symbol of this brotherhood. We must value it as a treasured heritage from the very heart of our country's origin. It was the fortunes of war which asked us to sacrifice more than some ... and some to sacrifice all. Upon men like Corporal Warns depends largely the progress of the United States of America; the significance of which is consumated in the very Purple Heart medal which his family now holds. Let us be ever mindful of all the sacrifices made for us whereby we are permitted to be partakers of the liberties so dearly bought. Our words and acts add little to Corporal Warns significance and value, but by them we can and do consecrate ourselves to renewed loyalty to our Country, reverence to our God, and continued fidelity to essential service in days of peace as we did in war. Words cannot enhance his glory. Corporal Warns gave his life for the cause of justice, liberty and freedom. We can best consecrate him by rededicating ourselves, our words, our deeds, and our lives to loyal unselfish service, that the cause for which he died will ever live. That the United States will ever remain the bulwark of liberty and freedom, and the guarantor and protector of the democratic and American way of life. Corporal Warns, we thank you for your sacrifice which shines down through the years upon us and lightens our path for the future. We will walk in the light of your sacrifice forever. You were forgetful of self, oblivious of danger, and offered your life for your country. In deep grief and abiding affection we officially salute you, whose epitaph is indelibly engraved upon our hearts. Soft and safe be your resting place, fellow Patriot. Until we meet again dear Patriot, until we meet again ... farewell. SSgt. Tom Hintz USMC Junior Vice Commander Department of Arizona Military Order of the Purple Heart www.moph.org Name: Joana Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Comments: I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to your family. My husband and I have a 26 year old marine. We have been forunate thus far because he has not been deployed. I will say a special prayer for the healing that continues to take place in your lives. May God continue to bless each of you. Name: Donald Hopkins Location: MCLB Barstow, CA Comments: Great tribute to a great, young Devil Dog. Heaven is now a safer place that Cpl Warns is at his post. Once a Marine, Always a Marine....Semper Fi. Name: Jeff Zundel Location: Portland, Oregon Comments: Growing up I had always dreamed of becoming a fighter pilot. Unfortunately, that dream wasn't meant to come true, yet I am still facinated by the military and those who serve in the armed forces. I was browsing through some military videos that were posted on MySpace.com when I came accross your tribute video to Bobby. Immediatly I was brought to tears. I have so much respect for those like Bobby who have given their lives to protect the freedom of this country. Not only is this a tribute to Bobby, but it is also a reminder to us all that freedom does not come by not taking action. His death and the death of all the soldiers will not be in vain.I send you my condolences and my deep respect for Bobby and I know that you will see him once again. Name: Noel and Meryl Dawes Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Comments: Dear Both Families, We are British, now US citizens since May 2002. Noel was an infantry officer in the British Army for 30 years. He saw service in many places, particularly in Northern Ireland where he commanded anti-terrorist operations at platoon and company level. We know and understand about these things. We are grateful that Bobby had such a tremendous vision for what he was doing, for his courage, dedication and sacrifice. We trust it will not be in vain. We are very saddened by his death in action but we are very proud of him and the legacy of this web site and the testimony of you, his family, enshrined within the site. We pray that the Lord will give you each and all His peace; and that He will strengthen you to bear your grief. Thank you for sharing Bobby with us. With Jesus love and blessings, Noel and Meryl Dawes Name: Paul Location: Brazil Comments: A tragic loss, God be with you. Name: SGT Wayne Dunham US Army Location: NH Comments: I had heard about Bobby Warns when I was in Iraq Jan 04-05. I have seen his video about a hundred times I refer people to it often but let me just say that it has never gotten easy watching it. I never met Bobby's family but my heart goes out to everyone of his family members and friends. If there is anyway my wife and I can help please let us know. By the way Payton is the cutest little girl in the world. Name: Former Marine Cpl. Ken Hiltz Location: Powell,Ohio Comments: To the family of Bobby, Please accept my deepest sympathy for the pain you have come to know. The words of comfort I wish to offer are hard to find and even more difficult to express. I have taken comfort under the blanket of freedom that honorable men like Bobby have provided this country. Sadly, my quest to rejoin the Marine Corps was twice rejected due to my health. Please know that if I could, I would exchange my life so that Bobby could live his. Respectfully, Kenneth Hiltz Parent Police Officer and always a MARINE Name: John R. Nixon Location: Costa Mesa, CA Comments: As a former Marine officer, and as a Catholic Bereavement minister and Cemeterian, I like to remind all who grieve that some of the best ways to memorialize our loved ones is to "love one another" as Christ has commanded us. Give blood. Rededicate our lives to doing good in the world. I used to tell my Marines, "Take care of each other, because nobody else is going to take care of you." May God Bless Name: Pat Northern Location: Florence, SC Comments: May God watch over Payton, her mother, and the family of Bobby. The ultimate sacrifice made by Bobby, for the causes of freedom and a better world, is recognized by those of us who are or have been brothers in arms. May God Bless each of you and comfort you with the memories of your loved one. I leave you with this thought, "For those who fight for it or have fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know". Peyton (Pat) B. Northern, Jr. First Sergeant, United States Air Force Retired, Vietnam Vet Name: Ken and Maggie Causie Location: Waldord, Maryland Comments: My husband and I discovered your website through the Air Force Officer Training program. Please accept our heart felt condolences for your loss. We serve proudly in his name. Name: Eric & Suzanne Chennault Location: Reno, NV Comments: Bobby..... Your sacrifice will never be forgotten or taken lightly. Warns family.... Take comfort in knowing that your husband, father and son is in a good place. At this trying time know that our thoughts are with you and the sacrifices of incredible men like Bobby are what make this country great. I am constantly told by servicemen that I know in Iraq that a difference IS being made. Please accept not only our deepest sympathy's for your loss but also our gratitude for your husbands service to our country. Eric & Suzanne Name: Marie and Nelson Carman Location: Jefferson, Iowa Comments: Your website is very well done and the video very touching. We too lost our beloved son, LCPL Benjamin Robert Carman, April 6, 2004 in Ar Ramadi, Iraq. I related with every emotion and kindness shone that you wrote about as we also were treated with respect, honor and kindness by so very many people. Our sons are walking the streets of heaven and we will be reunited one day. Semper Fi, Marie and Nelson Name: Johanna Hubbard Location: Phoenix, Arizona Comments: I know yall have no idea who I am, but I wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. The video I came across, was amazing, but so sad. I am in the process of putting the same type of thing together for my best friend Isaias Santos. He was killed on December 26, 2005, in Iraq. Name: PFC. Cortez, Robert A. Location: Diamond Bar, California Comments: Dear Cpl. Warns, I know you won't read this mesage but I am writing this letter to you anyways. I saw your remembrance video today and I fell to my knees in sadness and in thankfulness. I never really realized how much pain was in me when a Fellow Marine dies. I am writing to tell you thank you for your sacrifice and commitment to this Great and marvelous Country in which God has placed here. Your sacrifice has allowed me and so many others the chance to live a life they decide to pursue. I have chosen the Marine Corps to serve the people in which I love as you have so unselfishly done. I leave to iraq in June of 2006 and I will continue to fight the battle that you have given your life for. You are my brother and it is hard to write to a great man and Marine without knowing anything about you. You are my hero and your death will never be in vain. Thank you once again and SEMPER FIDELIS! Sincerely, PFC. CORTEZ, ROBERT A. Name: Nyi Nyi Location: Huntington Beach Comments: Dear Warns Family, I never knew Bobby. Seeing the movie made me feel sad, but you all should feel proud that your son went and made a difference. "Many PEOPLE SPEND AN ENTIRE LIFETIME WONDERING IF THEY MADE A DIFFERENCE. THE MARINES DON'T HAVE THAT PROBLEM." -President Ronald Reagan. Thank you for giving us/fighting for freedom. My respect to Bobby. Nyi Nyi Name: HMCM(SW/FMF) Robert J. DiGirolamo, Ret Location: Naval Hospital Oak Harbor Comments: This is an AWESOME tribute to an awesome Marine, Father, Husband, and Son. I was stationed with the 2nd Marines, 7th Battalion during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm and have the utmost respect the United States Marine Corps. God Bless You All and God Bless the Marine Corps! Name: Michael Post Location: Arlington,WA Comments: Dear Family, As a ex-Marine, I feel alot of pain for your family. I would like to thank you for sharing all of this time with us. As a Marine thru and thru, I have always tried to go back into the Marine Corps since 1994. Marines are a different type of person. Not a bad person but one that always thinks of others before themselves. What a geat tribute to a loved one. Even though I never met Bobby or his Family, There will always be a part of all of the Warns Family in my life and heart. God Bless and thanks for your time. As all Marines do we look out for each other. If there is ever anything I could do to help, please don't hesitate. SEMPER FIDELIS MIKE POST Name: kevin and peggie spronz Location: long valley nj 07853 Comments: PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCEREST CONDOLENCES AS MARINE PARENTS. AND OUR LOVE,PRAYERS YOUR SON WILL BE IN OUR HEARTS FROM TODAY FOWARD. OUR SON LCP.RYAN T SPRONZ IS RETURNING 8/6/2006 AFTER 5 LONG YEARS IN THE U.S.M.C. I WILL SHOW HIM THIS ,IM SHURE YOU WILL HEAR FROM HIM GOD LOVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND YOU WILL BE REUNITED AGAIN. KEVIN, PEGGIE SPRONZ Name: SP Location: EUROPE Comments: A YOUNG MAN WHO GAVE HIS LIFE IN THE FIGHT OF FREEDOM. MY THOUGHTS TO THE FAMILY !!!!!. Name: A.F. De Villiers USN Location: Denver, CO & Zimbabwe, Africa Comments: I have sent Bobby's video tribute to 5 continents, including my older brothers who are veterans of our war in Rhodesia. As a young father, I cannot fathom your loss - it would kill me. This loving video, powerful and moving, is beautiful in its tragedy. Thank you for your courage in sharing this with the small World we all inhabit - it is touching humans everywhere, lovingly. Name: Luis M Marisy Location: Hialeah, Florida Comments: My heart goes out to the family of this brave solider who gave his life to ensure our freedom here in the USA and worldwide! Bobby your in a good place right now , Goodspeed... Name: SSG Kevin Cornett Location: California Comments: God bless you, Marine, and may He bless your family as well. Thank you for your service, and your sacrifice. It is with great honor that I also serve, and it is brethern like yourself, that fills my heart with pride, and the loss of brothers like you that fills my eyes with tears. God Bless. Name: Mini McCann Location: Bellevue, WA Comments: My heart is filled with both sorrow and overwelming warmth and respect for all of Bobby's family. God bless you all. I am a friend and HUGE fan of Katie's who with such great pride shared this awesomely sad yet rejoicing story and legacy. Inspiring is you're tribute. We have a close family member in the Navy Seals. We pray every day for his safe return. I lost my dad this past year. Although all grief is personal, my grief some how found a safe place to sit amoung your love, respect and honor - all that I feel for my dad - I miss him. Take care and thank you for sharing this most loving tribute. Sincerely, Mini Name: USMC - LCpl. Matthew Sollars Location: American Canyon, CA Comments: Cpl. Bobby Warns II is the reason why the Marine Corps is what it is. The greatest fighting force the world has ever seen. So when the day comes that God wants us to enter through his kingdom's gates, I'll look to my right or left and remember Cpl. Bobby Warns and gladly shake his hand and know the true meaning first hand of "Semper Fidelis." OuRah, Marine. May God Bless you and your loved ones. Name: Monika Location: Modesto, CA Comments: I am so sorry for your loss. I watched the tribute video on myspace and I could not help but cry. It is so touching and makes me worry for my own Marine's life. May god shower his blessings on you, your family and your Marine when you meet again in heaven... Recruit and loving girlfriend of a US Marine, Poolee Monika I. Stobert Name: Senior Airman Christopher Depasquale Location: Malmstrom AFB Great Falls Montana Comments: God Bless You, I saw the video of your son Bobby and it moved me very much. Its men like Bobby who gave The Last Full Measure of Devotion to this great country is what makes the USA great. May God bless you and I'll keep you and your son Bobby in my prayers. Sincerly and respectfully, Christopher M Depasquale Senior Airman United States Air Force Name: Alyssa DeGrau Location: New Jersey Comments: This story has touched me in ways that truly are unexplainable. My fiance is over in Iraq right now, and so many times I find myself saying that I do not know what I will do if anything happens. Your family has shown me that it will be okay. You all seem so strong, and I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you, always. Sincerely, Alyssa Name: Rhonda Peck Location: Sauk City, WI Comments: I would like to extend my sympathy to each person who was blessed to know Bobby. I hope you find strength in the memories and peace in your hearts. From an Army Wife to a Marine's Wife, I thank you for your sacrafice. Name: Chip Robinson Location: Ft. Lewis, WA Comments: Thank you to the Warns family for the beautiful video tribute! As a military wife proud of not only my own superhero, I am proud of each and every soldier serving our country. I know personally that your sons sacrifice will never go unforgotten by you, nor will it by me and my family. There is no greater pain then the loss of a child, but I am confident that with your blessings, the pain becomes more managable each and every day. Thank you once again, Chip Robinson Wife to SPC Tom Robinson Currently serving in Iraq Name: Lew Waters Location: Vancouver, Washington Comments: Your tribute to your son has brought tears to this old Viet Nam Veterans eyes. My heart aches at the loss of your son and others like him. But, at the same time, I can't help but feel pride in that we have such people as him looking over us all today. My deepest condolences. Name: Charlotte Green Location: Palmdale,Ca Comments: I recieved a bullentin on Myspace about bobby. While viewing the video that was made for him I started to get chills and I cried. Losing someone that you love and care about hurts the most. My lost of a love is a little different,I know how it feels to lose someone that you care about and love so much. My prays will be with you always. Lots of Love Charlotte Name: matt sheedy Location: ft.lewis wa. Comments: i just wanted to say sorry about the lost....my father was a marine he past a few years ago...now im a infantry man in the army we are getting deployed pretty soon...well im sorry your in my prayer....God bless!!! Name: Art Location: TN Comments: The video is very moving. I am deeply sorry for your loss. It comforts me to know that your family has so many people offering support and comfort in a time of great loss. I have friends in Iraq and pray for their safe return, as I pray for all servicemen and women each day. May God bless your family and friends. Name: anthony austin Location: ridgecrest california Comments: my name is anthony and i will be a marine in 2 months and and come from a long line of marines and its people like Bobby that inspire me and many others to keep up the fight, thanks to people like him our world will some day be free of terror. if it werent for men like your son our country would be nothing like it is today. thank you for the sacrfice you have made for our great country and God bless you all Name: Sgt Nick Wilbanks Location: Al Asad, Iraq Comments: Sorry it took me so long to write brother. Its been busy here. Look over our brothers up there Cpl. We will look over the ones down here. I'll see you again soon bud. Name: Jim Crotty Location: Dayton, Ohio Comments: God bless Bobby Warns. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Thank you for sharing this incredible tribute with us. Semper Fidelis. On Eagle's Wings. Name: Gregg Location: Roslynn, VA Comments: I live right behind the Iwo Jima Memorial along the fence line of Arlington National Cemetery and I often hear the crack of rifle salutes during a funeral ceremony. Each time I hear those rifles I know that another American has paid the ultimate sacrifice for his/her nation. It is a humbling reminder that freedom is not free. I salute your son's dedication to his nation and to our freedom. He lives on in the freedom he has provided to us. Name: TSgt Fairley Location: Misawa AB, Japan Comments: RIP Cpl. Warns, you are a hero and you'll never be forgotten. God Bless you Name: CPL MATTHEW T GRANT Location: PROVIDENCE, RI. Comments: WHETHER I KNEW THEM PERSONALLY, KNEW THEM VAGUELY, OR DID NOT KNOW THEM AT ALL, EVERY MARINE IS MY FAMILY. EVEN THE LOSS OF A FELLOW MARINE WHOM I DID NOT KNOW, IS LIKE LOSING MY BROTHER. I HAVE SERVED TWO TOURS IN IRAQ AND HAVE LOST MANY FRIENDS. I HAVE BEEN ON BOTH SIDES OF GRIEF, AS THE GRIEVER AS WELL AS THE CONSOLER FOR THE GRIEVING. I KNOW THERE IS NO WORD I MAY SAY TO EASE THE LOSS OF YOUR SON, BUT I AM STILL DEEPLY SORRY FOR THAT LOSS. I AM PROUD TO SAY THAT I HAVE HAD THE PRIVELAGE TO SERVE WITH HEROES SUCH AS YOUR SON. AND THANKS TO MARINES LIKE CPL. WARNS AMERICA WILL REMAIN STRONG. IF YOU WISH TO CONTACT PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO DO SO, FOR AS I SAID WE ARE A FAMILY. SEMPER FI AND GOD BLESS!!! Name: Jessica Location: Rayland, Ohio Comments: God Bless you and your family, and the sacrfice that you have made for our country. It is with great pride that Bobby served, and his legacy will never been forgotten. Semper Fi "I will be strong and couragous. I will not be terrified or discouraged; for the Lord my God is with me wherever I go. Joshua 1:9" Jessica Rhodes-civilian, girlfriend of a US Army Soldier SGT. Billy Moore-United States Army C. Company 1/150th Aviation Name: Chris Location: San Antonio, TX Comments: This is the most inspiring and beautiful video I can honest say I've ever seen. It touches my heart every time I watch it and reassures why I want to join. May God bless you Name: Capt D. Faircloth USMC Location: Camp Lejeune NC Comments: May God bless you and yours, and know that this Marine will live forever through the life of our great nation. I was touched by the video and I have learned so much about this Marine. Semper Fi. Name: Peter She Location: Temple City, California Comments: Dear Bobby's Family: I just saw the clip of your son, who died a hero while serving his country. I'm sorry for your lost, I dont really know what else to say, but God Bless you. I enlisted in the United States Marine Corp Delayed Entry Program, and these are the clips that motivated me to join. You and your son are heroes. Semper Fi Peter She Poolee She Name: Craig Coleman Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin Comments: Thank you so much for the wonderful video tribute to Bobby. As a former Marine and fellow Wisconsinite, Bobby's death as well as his life really hit home. He is a hero to all of us. May God bless you all. Name: Kathy Location: Mill Creek, WA Comments: Dear Bobby's family, I want to thank you all for telling yours and Bobby's story;the video is played by a friend of mine at work EVERY SINGLE DAY. Watching it makes tears come up but reading this is like finding a treasure chest-it is the story that will never die. Name: Nick Bishop Location: keller,texas Comments: I think this video is amazing I just joined the marines at the beginning of my senior year and in june when i ship off to san diego i will keep this video in my thoughts to remember why i joined. Thank You Name: Greg Lauer Location: Colorado Springs, CO Comments: Having never met Bobby, I'm positive I'll never know the depth of your personal grief. However, as a veteran, I grieve for the loss of any Marine, Soldier, or Sailor. The only comfort I can offer is that Bobby's sacrifice will be measured by history as a great contribution to bring the ideals of America to millions of others, so far away. Thank you for sharing Bobby with us. - Greg Name: Corby Location: Seattle Wa Comments: Your son is the defenition of an American hero. The video moved me to tears. Thank you Marine. AE3 Whiddon USN Name: MSGT MIKE BAKER USAF RET. Location: York, PA Comments: A wonderful tribute to an American hero. May he rest in peace for eternity. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. Name: Sgt. Jason A. Frisch Location: New Orleans, LA Comments: Semper Fi! Always a Marine. Name: Jim Ringland, 1SG, USSFSO (Ret.) Location: Holts Summit, MO Comments: Someone has gone to a lot of effort to create this site, in honor of one of our Fallen Heros. For this I do most sincerely commend the author/webmaster. I am one of the older retired relics of the Korean and Vietnam eras. Having served in both theaters, and more then once in Nam, I am here today to share the victory of our present war. To stand and salute all those youg warrirors who are taking the fight on terrorism to the back yards of those who wish to destroy the freedom which the free world so enjoys..... Ringo Sends, First Sergeant, US Special Forces/Special Operations (Retired) 1950-1976 ***SemperFi-De Oppresso Liber*** Name: Sgt Jason Bomba Location: Fort Collins, CO USA Comments: I came upon the Tribute video while doing Google Video searches for Marine's footage of Fallujah, where I was stationed almost a year ago to the day. I volunteered to go back into the Corps after being out for almost 3 years in the Inactive Ready Reserve. It was the best, and perhaps worst decision I've ever made. Having served with some of the finest, most brave, most unselfish men in the world (I went back with a group of 50 volunteers, most of whom had either been to Iraq already, had wives and children and lives outside the Corps that they left behind to defend this great nation) it's hard to go to work everyday here in Colorado. It's hard to think that no job I ever have will ever be as important as being a Marine was. Knowing that my brothers are still over there, fighting and dying, pains me every day. I'm giving it another year, and if I still feel this way, I'm going back in. Every Marine is special, every American life lost is special, and with that in mind I offer my condolences. I never knew your son, but I've known many Marines, and I know that those of us who put our lives on the front lines could not have asked for a more perfect farewell. Good luck and God Speed to you and yours. Semper Fidelis. Name: Paul F. Location: Abilene, TX Comments: God Bless. Thank you for serving honorably. Me and my family thank you and you family for your service and sacrifice. Name: Monica Location: Georgia Comments: Thank you for allowing the world to share in this beautiful tribute of your son. As the wife of an Army solider, I am not only proud of my husband, but of all of OUR SERVICEMEMBERS. Especially those, like Bobby, whose life was endend suddenly. Also thank you for sharing Bobby, by allowing him to fight for his country, he will always be remembered, and will live on through memories, prayer and of course his child. May your hearts heal through the love of his child. Name: Cedric Fernandes Location: Marietta, Georgia Comments: My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I saw this wonderful tribute to your son during our Drill last weekend where we were honoring the 74 fallen GA soldiers. One of my lieutenants has a son who just graduated from Paris Island and he was the one who showed the video. As a fellow Catholic, I join you in honoring the life of your son and will say a prayer for him tonight during my wife and mine's Perpetual Adoration Hour. God Bless. Name: Justin McCall Location: Stuttgart, Germany Comments: To the parents and family of Bobby, I do not know where to begin in telling you how sorry I am for the loss of your son Bobby. The bravery of young men and women, such as Bobby, who serve in our Armed Forces in hostile environments is unmatched in this world. They sacrifice so we don't have to. They live in danger so that we can live in relative peace. I only hope that in the end all will see the sacrifice of people like your son and respect that the very moment they are afforded to read it is a result of his dedication to duty. May God continue to watch over us all. Highest Respects, Justin McCall Staff Sergeant, USMC Name: Michelle Weber Location: Slinger, Wisconsin Comments: To the Family of Robert P. Warns II: Thank you for bringing such a wonderful man into this world. Although I did not know Bobby, I as well spent my life growing up in Waukesha Wisconsin. My dad is a Retired Marine and I also have many family members and friends who are in the Military. AS they say, "Once a Marine, always a Marine." Thank you for sharing such an amazing video and dedication to the life of a true Hero and Marine. May God Bless you and Keep you, His face Shine on you, Be gracious to you, and bring you Peace. AMEN. Name: Traci Location: Illinois Comments: What an amazing family you have. You have gone through very hard times, yet are very blessed to have such caring and dear people in your life. May God always BLESS your family!!!!!! Payton is beautiful and looks identical to her daddy! Wow! What an amazing God! Name: LCpl. Figueroa Location: Ohio Comments: I am with the Young Marines, soon to be a Marine. I was googling "United States Marine Corps" one day and i came across the video dedicated to Bobby Warns. I watched it, and As I could tell he was just a normal man who gave up his life for his Country, Family, and Friends. Im very sorry for your loss.My parents were both in the Navy and Im very thankful for what they both have done. I would also, like to Thank Cpl. Robert Warns for his sacrafice and his heroic duties. Semper Fi, Cpl. Thank you God Bless, LCpl. Figueroa//United States Young Marines//Future Marine Name: LCPL WILLIAM BREILING Location: 29 Palms, CA Comments: I am a rifleman with 2/7 Fox Company. I wish I would have known Bobby but that video was the most touching tribute I have ever seen. Some of my marines were brought to tears and I know Bobby is standing post in heaven watching over his brother and sister Marines. Semper Fi Name: Ute Location: Ramstein/Germany Comments: Bobby you are a Hero Name: Mark Sterrett, MSG USA (ret) Location: Atlanta, GA Comments: Rest Well Marine Name: Ted Hubbard Location: Boston, MA Comments: I think about Bobby and his fellow Marines every day. I will be given the honor of receiving a commission in the Marine Corps this spring and i can only hope and pray to be lucky enough to serve with men like Cpl Warns. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. Semper Fidelis, Ted Hubbard Name: Elizabeth Simms Location: Quantico VA Comments: To the Warns' family: I just shared your video. I say shared because that is what I felt you did with Bobby as I watched it. As a retired Marine and the mother of a Marine who has already returned from a deployment, I can't tell you how much the video touched my heart. Your son was so loved. The respect and pride you have for him came through when you honored him with this video. I still work for the family called the Marine Corps. We had the troops in our office watch the video and reminded them that when they think their days are long and they are tired from all of the paperwork they are pushing, remember the sacrifices Marines like Cpl Warns have paid. They all stood a little taller. Thank you for sharing him with us. Your family, including Erin and Payton, will constantly be in our prayers. Semper Fi. E. M. Simms USMC (Ret) Name: Ryan Baudhuin Location: Milwaukee Comments: I still think about Golf Company's fallen just about everyday. I have since served my time and entered civilian life, but I want your family to know that Bobby and the rest of the heroes are always going to be a part of me. Name: Shane Schmidt Location: Iraq Comments: God Bless, I cry for him All the time. Name: Michael Hummel Location: Tampa, FL Comments: I served 6 years in the Marines, Jan 1997 to Jan 2001, then 2 more years from Aug 2002 to Aug 04. All 3 of my brothers and my best man went to Iraq at various times, thankfully they all came home ok, I went to Afghanistan myself. Semper Fi and God Bless. What a good looking daughter Payton is! Regards, Mike. Name: Sgt. Stewart, Mathew Location: Baghdad, Iraq Comments: Not forgotten brother Name: Kim Theders Location: Brighton, IL. Comments: I would like to say that I am sorry for your loss! I am proud of your marine for what he has done for our country! I will keep you in my prayers! Name: Once A Soldier Location: Canada Comments: Sleep well. Your family can take some solice in knowing you stand guard over them now. Name: Cathy Location: Conshohocken, Pa Comments: Dear Warns Family, Thank you so much for sharing your video of your wonderful son Bobby with us across the Nation, across the world. On June 29,2004 my friend Cpl. John H. Todd III. was killed in Iraq by a roadside bomb. I have know him for many years. Watching the video reminds me of John's funeral. I still have friends over there and friends that are still in order to go in the coming months and year. Thank you again! My thoughts and prays are with you everyday and with all the Marines fighting for our freedom. Name: 1LT Mike Schardinger Location: Seoul, South Korea Comments: May God Bless little Peyton and warm her heart as she grows older. I'm a father and have been in Korea as a Medical Service Corps Officer for over 3 years now. Bobby's sacrifice must always be remembered! He died for freedom of a people he didn't know, a country he didn't grow up in, and a nation not yet formed. How great a man he must have been! Name: Dave Poffenbarger Location: Rock Island, IL Comments: You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of Bobby. I have a son in the Air Force and pray each day that he be kept safe. I also work with many teenagers statewide in a youth group and have many "sons" serving in Iraq. Keep Bobby's memory fresh and alive...these young men are a precious commodity we must not waste Name: Josh Marich Location: Long Beach, Mississippi Comments: Semper Fi Brother. CPL Marich (1998-2004) Name: Stuart Till Location: St. Augustine, FL Comments: A wonderful tribute to an American hero. May he rest in peace for eternity. Payton is a little cutey! May God bless you all. Name: .... Location: Norway Comments: after I saw the tribute video of Bobby Warns I broke in to tears! he seemed like a hero!... His parents must bee proud and sad at the same time! I feel with them! I'm just 17 years old! but soon going to military! and later to America! :) Name: Ian Meiser Location: Coshocton,OH Comments: God bless this fallen hero. Name: David Werrbach Location: Chicao IL Comments: God Bless You Semper Fidelis Name: Ramona Location: Alabama Comments: God Bless You and your family's sacrifice of your son and that beautiful baby's father. My nephew is due back from Iraq in 2 weeks. I just got an e-mail with this website and I am so touched I just had to write something to you and your family. Name: Jeff Location: Highland, Michigan Comments: Beautiful tribute, I almost feel as if I knew Bobby myself, God Bless. Name: Jim the Plumber Location: Wenatchee Washington Comments: My condolences. Name: Thomas Caetano Location: Seattle, WA Comments: May God bless you and carry your memory forever. SFC Caetano US ARMY Name: Jose Luis Villalobos Location: Clifton, New Jersey Comments: It was very emotional, I am currently working to get into college so I can Commission as an Officer in the USMC. It has been my wish to become a marine. I would be glad to Put the Eagle, Gloge and Anchor on his behalf. SEMPER FI. Cadet Lcpl.Villalobs MCJROTC Name: Ashley Location: Baltimore Comments: Im very sorry about your loss. The video put together is very touchng and congratulations on the new baby. She is adorable and im sure that Bobby is watching you all at every moment, his soul lingers on! I will keep you all in my prayers!! Name: Benjamin Wallace Location: Virginia Comments: Hello, I am Ben Wallace. I was linked to this page by a friend, and I just saw the Video. I want to say the my thoughts and prayers go out to you. Its not easy. I am in the Army JROTC and for a hard crack like me it made me cry. It reminded me once again what the sacrfices our Soldiers make every day. My Prayers with you. Benjamin Wallace Name: Cpl. Miguel Rodriguez USMC Location: Fort Pierce, Fl Comments: My heart and prayers go out to Cpl.Warens family. Name: Chris Location: kenosha, wi Comments: I was never fortunate enough to meet Bobby, but the video and this website was/is extremely touching!! Semper Fi Name: Katie Nazeck Location: China Lake, CA Comments: My heart goes out to you and to all the other families who have suffered so grievous a loss. May God bless all our brave men & women of the Armed Forces who are in harm's way to protect & defend our freedom & way of life. It is easy to forget that our freedom is NOT free--thank God there are men & women willing to stand up in our defense. Thank you for sharing this moving tribute to Bobby to help remind us of that fact. Name: MSgt Thomas P. Kromis (USMC) Location: NAS Patuxent River, MD Comments: I have recommended your website to many friends, and also find myself watching it whenever I need a "motivation check". However, I feel as though I could do more. A very close friend recommended a site called runninginhonoroffallenheroes.org. This site is dedicated to those who wish to run a marathon in honor of a fallen hero. I have run 6 marathons, albeit not very fast, but plan on running this year's in "boots and utes". This will be a significant challenge and would be honored if allowed to do this for Cpl Warns, and his family, for the Marine Corps Marathon on Oct 29, 2006. -------------- Dear Tom, Believe it or not, our entire family participated in the Marine Corp marathon this past October. We had over 20 family members in DC and it was fabulous. We would be honored to know that you are doing this in "boots and utes" in Bobby's memory. Please keep in touch and we'll let you know if we will be joining you. Bridget M. Warns, Proud Mom of Bobby Warns, USMC Name: ryan tomkins blair Location: manchester, uk Comments: good evening. first of all im so sorry for your loss. your family and bobby are in my thoughts. your friend from the UK. Name: Ian Guild Location: Netherlands Comments: A moving tribute Semper fi Name: Scott HOWARD Location: New Castle Pa Comments: I'm sorry for your loss. I am a police officer and I downloaded the video to my hard drive at work. When I hear the garbage from the media, I play the video for the officers here to always remind us of the sacrifices made by our troops and their families. The video has touched everyone that I have ever shown it to, and I will keep on showing it as long as possible. God Bless You Name: Steve Maguire Location: Colchester, UK Comments: As an Ex British Airborne Paratrooper, I was extremely moved to see such a delightful tribute to your fallen Marine. Last week I was at the funeral of my good friend Steven Enright who was killed in Iraq. I can share in your grief. I would like for you to look at this poem. It was first discovered written by a British soldier whilst in Northern Ireland, It was held in an envelope which read open in the event of my death. The soldier Stephen Cummings, was tragically killed whilst on active service in Northern Ireland. It reads: Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the mornings hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die. Name: Cameron Tucker Location: Utah Comments: I saw a video clip on another web site that this web site contained. I've never met or heard of bobby until now. When I saw the video I was shopping for something on the internet with my brother. The tribute brought emotion to both of us. Since then I have viewed this site and have learned a little bit about bobby and his family. I am greatful to God for men and women like bobby that allow us our freedom and give the greatest charity of all to lay down their life for their friends just like the almighty Christ. Thank you for touching my life and making the world a better place. sincerely yours Cameron Tucker Name: morgan Location: TinleyPark, IL Comments: Hi bobby, well last night I felt this really wired thing in my heart like it stoped or something and then I thought that you were in my room because I got the chills and right before I was almost sweating and then for some reason I couldnt remember what your voice sounded like so I started crying and then remembered that there was your voice on your dvd so I watched it then for some reason I heard conversations that we had when ever we would saw each other and I clearly remembered the one when you called me like the day after Bush declared the war and you said that you would tell me if you had to go and you did and i was very sad that you had to go but I was happy that you remembered the conversation that we had. love morgan Name: Andrew Williamson Location: University of Michigan Comments: I'm currently enrolled in the ROTC unit at U of M, and looking to become an officer in the Marine Corps upon graduation. I'd just like to leave a message saying that your video brought tears to my eyes and reminded me of why I want to serve my country, and it's because I know that I will be fighting alongside men like your son. I'd just like to leave a poem, one of my favorites, and one that I thought of while watching the video. Final Inspection The soldier stood and faced God, "Step forward now, you soldier, The soldier squared his shoulders and I've had to work most Sundays, But, I never took a penny And I never passed a cry for help, I know I don't deserve a place If you've a place for me here, Lord, There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod, As the soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God. "Step forward now, you soldier, All the best to your family. Semper Fi. Name: Will Jaegli Location: Houston Tx Comments: I was told to look at this site by a marine and it was the most motivating and emotional thing I have ever seen. I am leaving for boot camp in feb. It will be an honor to serve in the Marine Corps and to serve around such people like Cpl. Robert P. Warns. Semper Fi Name: Heather Scharlau Location: Prairie du Chien, WI Comments: My fiancee's cousins were in Bobby's company, and I was forwarded this address to look. I just want to write and tell you, first of all THANK YOU!! Bobby sounds like a wonderful guy and I wish I would have had the opportunity to meet him. Second of all, I know that you don't know me at all, but if anybody ever needs to talk at all email me!! Sometimes it's easier to talk to a complete stranger. Again, thank you, for your sacrifice.....and long live Bobby in your hearts and minds. Semper Fi! Name: James Michael Boggs Location: Lakeland FL Comments: To the Warns, I served 9 1/2 years in the Corps and also in Iraq. I now serve as Police Officer in Lakeland. First I would like to thank you for raising such a son as Robert. One of my closest friends lead me to this Honorable Site. It truly depicts what a true Hero Robert was, is and always will be. And for all those who have served. Heros in my book. Psalms 31:15 "My times are in Thy hand; Deliver me from the hands of my enemies, and those who persecute me." HIS Servant SSGT/USMC J.M. Boggs Name: Punk Location: Tinley Comments: Big B. Love you Punk Name: Andrew Whitehead Location: Portsmouth, VA Comments: The Video Tribute is very touching, it aslo shows the true life of a U.S. Marine and how important your family is. -Once a Marine, Always a Marine, Semper Fidelis. --Andrew Name: A British Soldier Location: Bedford, UK. Comments: "The Marines have landed and the situation is well in hand" Richard Harding Davis (1864 - 1916). Well in Bobby, well in mate. Just been shown this website by a fellow soldier. My condolences to the whole family. I feel safer knowing people like Bobby are on our side. Name: Dave Meyerson Location: Sunnyvale, CA Comments: First and foremost, Semper Fidelis You have captured the life and character of not only a beloved man, but also a Marine. You are therefore my family; although distant, you share the same heart, the same mind, and garner within you the spirit of what can truly be... if only the natural likeness of mankind could truly grasp the intangibility of genuine and undisputable Love. You have my thanks, and by my honor I swear to you that when I relieve him as a guard on the streets of heaven, I will shake his hand for the first time and with the appreciation of a lifetime… Then I'll buy him a beer and give a toast…to you Name: Lieutenant Commander Royal Navy Location: United Kingdom Comments: Having watched the video and read the comments on the web site along with the story of Bobby's life it is difficult to think of things to say. However, as a serving Officer who has fought in combat in the Falkland Islands, Sierra Leone and of course in Iraq, can I offer my sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of Bobby. I have served with US servicemen many times as well as servicemen from many nations and I can assure you that ALL servicemen try to live their lives with dignity, courage and with pride. Pride in their service, pride in their country but above all pride in themselves. You can all be very, very proud of Bobby. Name: Anon Location: Ireland Comments: My sincere condolences to you all .I wish you all the best . "It is easy to be pleasant when life flows by like a song, but the man worth while is the one who will smile when everything goes dead wrong. For the test of the heart is trouble, and it always comes with years, and the smile that is worth the praises of earth is the smile that shines through the tears. " Rest in peace Bobby Name: billS Location: Earth Comments: Plenty of GREAT RESPECT for this MAN,my condolances and admiration to his family. From an ex 2 Para ENGLAND Name: Tim Stoll Location: Lockport, NY Comments: I'll Lend You A Child "I'll lend you for a little time Name: Anon Location: London, UK Comments: I'm sorry for your loss, your boy was a credit to you and himself. That he should have been killed in action so young is a tragedy. Having served in the British Army I can tell you this - he died amongst his friends doing what he wanted to do. Name: A British Veteran. Location: UK. Comments: My sincere condolences to you all for your terrible loss. Sleep well brother. Name: Casey McCall Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin Comments: Hello there. I am sorry to hear about your loss, but thrilled that you were able to devote such a wonderful website to Bobby and his comrades. I cannot begin to express my appreciation to you and your family, as I thank people like Bobby every night... because I know that they are risking everything just to defend my freedom. I never want to take my freedom for granted, and it is a shame that so many Americans do today. But I am just one of many Americans who is endlessly proud of our troops. God Bless Casey McCall Name: stuart Location: scotland united kingdom Comments: Being RAF Aircrew and having completed two tours in Iraq i am ever thankful for the work the REAL heros perform on the ground. You should be extremely proud of your Bobby and measure his life not in years, but in deeds, for then he truely lived a full life..God bless brother sleep well. "we few, we happy few, we band of brothers, for he that sheds his blood with me today shall be my brother" Name: Joe Horner Location: Devon, England Comments: I saw the site linked to on a forum site I use. Truely moving. It also helped to remind me (an ex serviceman wih the British Army) how regardess of the numbers involved, every single loss is the greatest tragedy in the world for some family somewhere. As numbers mount and the news passes each new fatalty as almost a bye-line that's an easy thing to forget. Thank you for restoring a litte of my own humanity. JH Name: Adam Acid Location: Sherwood, Nottingham, England Comments: Myself a member of the reserve forces of the UK, and with a brother who is in the UKs Royal Marines may I pass mine and my families sincerest condolences to you, a very touching video a fitting tribute to a hero, of which I am convinced each and every member of both my nations and your nations armed forces are. I hope these words of appreciation go somewhere to help you deal with the impossible pain of losing a beloved family member. With Sympathy, Adam. Semper Fi Name: A British Soldier. Location: UK Comments: A very moving tribute. You must be very proud of such a fine young man who had meaning to his life. He certainly achieved more than many in his short time with you. I hope you can find some comfort in the fact he was trying to make this troubled world better for others. Name: Nerf Boy / James Location: fishers junior high school Comments: dear friends Today I reflected over the loss of one so brave and I decided to tell all those who do not know already that I am Bobby's cousin James Nowak. To my family you probably already knew, I realized that I could be brave like Bobby and tell everybody who I was. The reason why I hid behind this name (Nerf Boy) was because I thought that grief was a weakness, but now I know it is a great strength that everbody has. Grief shows that you care about the person lost or the friend that moved. In a sense grief can be the greatest bond a family has because for the rest of your lives you think of the greatest times that you and the family had with this person. The memories are good and bad but they are always worth reflecting on. I also want to say that Bobby is not gone but he has merely moved to a better part of town, the neighborhood we call heaven. I believe that Bobby visits us every day as though it was his job to watch over us and protect us. I wish to say farewell to Nerf Boy and welcome back to me, James. sincerly Jame Nowak Name: Angel Location: Killeen Tx Comments: As a civilian serving in Iraq with the Marines, I am very grateful for all they have done. Losing several Marines that saved my life twice was something I will never get over. I am sure Payton carries her father's pride and honor. Bobby's hand will always guide her thru life. One day she will understand the great man he is and how honorable he is. God bless you all and be proud of what Bobby did, it wasn't easy. Bobby is now a Marine Angel, watching over you all. May Payton grow up filled with his spirit and heart. Thank you all for your sacrifice. Name: Perry Cox Location: Virginia Comments: To the Warns Family Thank you for Bobby's service and sacrifice. I have served in the Air Force Reserves, having flown combat-missions during Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. With my retirement from the military approaching, thank you for reminding me why I served. It is for God and country, and for the people of this nation, but it's also for men like Bobby. I wish your family peace and comfort, knowing that this nation, his community, his family and friends are better having had Bobby Warns in their lives....if only briefly Respectfully MSGT Perry Cox 709th Airlift Squadron Dover AFB, DE Name: Stephanie Comments: God bless Bobby for the time he served for his country. His death is tragic and I am very sorry that he passed. The video brought tears and made me appreciate the men and women who serve our country. Payton is a beautiful baby, I am sure her daddy is smiling. God Bless Name: John Ritchie Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom Comments: I recently retired from the Royal Air Force after a 40 year career as a combat pilot. Iraq looks much different from the air. Throughout my time in the British Forces, I had occasion to support the United States Marines in exercise and war. I have nothing but admiration for the men who serve their country in such a fine Military body. I know what you are going through - I have one son in Afghanistan in the Royal Air Force and another in the Army who may possibly be going to Iraq later this year. I dread the knock on the door. Your sacrifice is not in vain - he gave his life that others may live in freedom. Be comforted with the knowledge that he now sits at the right hand of God, along with the many other American and Allied servicemen who similarily gave their lives. God bless you. Semper Fi... Name: Ed Baldwin Comments: Rest In Peace Bobby. We thank you for your service and we will cherish each day we have because of the men and women like yourself who have kept us free. I pray that you are in heaven smiling down on your family, fellow Marines and service members. Know that you will never be forgotten, we will forever be indebted to you and all the others who have given so much of themselves. A debt we could never possibly repay but we will endeavour each day to do our best. I pray that you are resting peacefully and we will see you again someday on the final objective. Name: Brian Homer Location: Lancaster, Ohio Comments: To the family of Cpl. Warns. I recently came across this tribute to him. I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Being a Navy brat I actually grew up around the Marines. I served in the Army as an Infantryman in the first Gulf War. I did not know your son, but I know of others like him. They are strong, caring, giving men. Though I never met him, I must say how saddened I am buy his loss. I see a young man who was so much more than I can put into words. It may not mean much to you coming from a total stranger, but I am proud of your son. I will never forget him or the sacrifice he has made. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.Sincerely, Brian Homer RN Name: Peggy Stith Location: Napa, CA Comments: What a beautiful video and wonderful way to honor your loved one. I came across your site while posting for our fallen Marine Lance Cpl. Billy D. Brixey who we just laid to rest yesterday. He had only been in Afghanistan for 20 days. Please feel free to visit his website which has just been started and will be updated soon. God bless you and your family! We know your huge sacrifice well. http://billybrixeyjr.nxvisions.com/ Lance Cpl. Billy D. Brixey Jr. was killed by a roadside bomb while in a convoy. He had been safely stationed in Hawaii for the last 3 1/2 yrs. and VOLUNTEERED to go. He said it was his duty and he wanted to go help out his brothers. He was in Afghanistan for 20 days when he was killed. Please pass his website on to others, so they may sign his guest book. Name: Macrae Gould Location: Massachusetts Comments: "The Impossible Is Done With The Lord's Help And A Few Good Men" Thank you for all of your sacrifices. May God Bless You. -Macrae Gould-Future Marine Name: Katie Location: Wauwatosa Comments: Hey Bob-o...just wanted to say hi. I watched your video today and it always makes me feel better--and so proud. I love you and miss you...but thanks for continuing to inspire me--life is too short to not make the most of each day...and live it up :) As you would do... Love ya--KT Name: Renee Knight Location: Lockport, NY 14094 Comments: Your courage and dignity in the face of such a tragic loss is remarkable. Please know that your terrible sacrifice is deeply appreciated by your fellow citizens. As Chairperson of our Partnership in Patriotism Coalition, I shall pass this site along to others in our community. "As long as we live, they too shall live as we remember them." God bless you, Renee Knight and Family www.partnershipinpatriotism.com Lockport, NY Name: Becki Comments: I did not know Bobby personally, I happened across his video, it brought me to tears. I am sorry for your loss. I love a Marine, I know the pain of losing a loved one. My prayers are with you. Name: Kaitlyn Schmitz Location: Brookfield, WI Comments: Thank You Bobby Name: Andy Stromwall Location: Delaware, OH Comments: Hey Bob, The big 24 came and went last wknd- just like 23 did last year. It doesn't quite seem the same without your call, but Bob Sr. and Bridg. found time to give me a ring. I knew I had an angel on my shoulder that night and thank you for always finding a way to brighten each day. Big things on the horizon, miss you bud. Love, ~Uncle Anj~ Name: Joe Norman Location: Atlanta, GA Comments: Are you aware of the work of Mike Reagan? He has a mission with his life that involves honoring men like your son. Please visit his site www.michaelgreaganartist.com What he has for you is an incredible and beautiful gift in remembrance of Bobby. Bobby IS a Marine. That says all you need to know about him. Rest in Peace my Brother. Thank you! Name: Alan Pincus Location: Sydney,Australia Comments: I was sent a copy of the DVD made during Roberts funeral. I had to write to let you know with you that your sadness and pain is shared by Marines everywhere. Although I did not know Robert, you should be proud to know the fact that he is a Brother, and his passing in the line of duty was shared across the globe through a Marine network. As a Vietnam Marine who has had both a son and nephew serve in Iraq with our beloved Corps I had to let you know that our Marine family truly does share in the loss of one of our own. Be proud of Robert, not only as your son, but for his courage, his devotion to duty and his keeping high the traditions of which we all hold so dear. God rest his soul, and may you find peace. Semper Fidelis Alan Pincus Name: Amn Ledonne Ross P Location: Altus AFB OK Comments: I am so very sorry. i belive this video is a wonderful tribute to his life. thank you for your support for all of the troops. Name: David A. Hawkins Location: Oak Harbor, WA. Comments: I have watched this more than once... Seeing that Robert gave his life to the Corps makes me want to be a better Marine. I did not know Bobby but he is, and always will be apart of our Marine Corps family... Because of Marines like Bobby you can sleep well tonight... R/S David A. Hawkins SSgt USMC Name: Tony & Naomi Lucente Location: Fresno, Ca. Comments: We just lost our son, LCpl. John Anthony "JT" Lucente on November 16, 2005 as a result of an enemy grenade in Iraq, near the syrian boarder. He was just 19 years old. That was only 2 months ago, and at times I don't understand how I'm alive. I watched the video tribute that you had made to honor your beautiful son Bobby, and I cannot stop crying. My wounds are so fresh and I search for strength everyday. I am so very sorry for your tremendous loss. Bobby's daughter is an angel. Thank you for having this website. It is a nice tribute to your son. Semper Fi. Name: Chris Boyd Location: SC Comments: First of all I thank God for such men as Bobby. Secondly you truely honor Bobby's life with your blameless attitude. My basis for who Bobby is comes from you. From that I understand Bobby was a man of character, honor and bravery. Our fate is what it is. Some die vainly, some with honor. You have been blessed and honored with a GREAT AMERICAN SON. From your efforts I will never forget your son. I will pass his story on to my young children. God Bless you all and long live Marine Cpl. Robert P. Warns II Name: Shane Paige Location: North Carolina Comments: I have seven years in the Army, and find it hard to hear about the fallen soliders in Iraq. I am getting ready to ship out to Iraq this year. When i seen the tribute i was speechless and still find it hard to watch it without getting teary eyed. May God bless each and every one. Name: Tony & Naomi Lucente Location: Fresno, C Comments: We too, lost out son in the war. Our son, Lcpl. John anthony Lucente was killed on Nov. 16, 2005 while clearing a house for insurgents in Iraq, near Al-Abar, a provence near the serian boarder. Words cannot describe what you are feeling, we know. So I will not even try to find them. Do know this...We understand your pain, and we will pray to God to give you the strenght to get through this. We, Tony & Naomi Lucente, are so very sorry for your loss. If you ever need anything...let us know. you ahave our email address. Peace and Blessings! The Lucente's Name: Adam Jensen Location: Blacksburg, VA Comments: Mr. and Mrs. Warns and family, I am a college student at Virginia Tech and am a year and a half from being commissioned as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy. I've probably watched to video tribute to Bobby 20 times and every time I'm brought to tears. I have friends deployed overseas right now and this tribute always reminds me of the sacrifices they are making for the rest of us. I pray that our country's leaders can take from this what I have; that those who have died in the service of their country are not numbers, but real people who have family and friends who are all affected by the tragedy of their deaths. I pray that you are comforted by the knowledge that you will be reunited with Bobby someday and that he was proud of the sacrifice that he made. Please accept my most humble condolences. As stated by St. John Chrysostom, "Consider to whom the departed has gone and take comfort. He has gone where Paul is, and Peter; and the whole company of the saints. Consider how he shall arise, and with what glory and splendor!" Very respectfully, Adam Jensen Name: Daniel Beckman Location: Sweden Comments: I saw the Video tribute and it was very beautiful and couldnt hold back my tears. We wouldnt have this world without people like Bobby. Thanks from Sweden Good Bless you and your and his Family. Daniel Name: Melissa A. Location: Hawaii Comments: I'd just like to say that this site in tribute to Cpl. Warns has really inspired me. I really admire those who serve this country, and am extremely grateful for them all. I pray for our service men and women along with their families every night... I'd like to say thank you to Cpl. Warns and his company for protecting my freedom. May God Bless our troops and their families! Aloha and Take Care! Name: Linda Sparks Location: Cody, Wyoming Comments: To Bobby's Family: Thank you, Lord for your precious son, Bobby and his life. Thank you for his strength, his bravery, and his courage. Words are not adequate to express the sympathy in my heart for you, his family. I have two sons now serving in Iraq, and I don't pretend to know what you are going through. Just know that there are thousands of people, right here in this town in Wyoming praying for you, Bobby's family. II Timothy 4:7,8a: "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness"... In my heart & prayers always, Linda Sparks Name: Steev Rowland Location: Australia Comments: I originally watched this video purely from a professional point of view as it's been mentioned often in industry circles but I found myself shedding a tear for your loss of a guy who seemed a top bloke as we say down here. My thoughts are with Erin and Payton, I have a little girl myself and I know how much she would have meant to Bobby. I suspect Payton will treasure her Dad's memory for ever even though she may never have known him. Name: Adam B. Alpern Location: Mount Airy, Maryland Comments: First let me say I am very sorry for your loss. I am a videographer and I also am on the Staff of the 4 Ever Group. At our convention we just had in Orlando I meet Darrell Boeck and Mark Lamkin. Darrell told me that he has been in contact with you thru out the whole convention. I am sure that he told you what an impact it was on our awards ceremony. Unfortunately I was not able to see the video at that time and I really didn't know anything about it until I played it the room I was working for the convention in front of 70 or 80 people that were in there for a panel discussion. WOW that was very powerful, emotional and I can't describe what else I was felling at the time. OK myself and everyone in the room were balling there eyes out. I don't know where I am going with my thought I just wanted to say Thank You for having a wonderful and Proud to be an American son. Good Bless you and your and his Family. Name: Sharon McClellan Location: Cambridge, Ohio Comments: I'm very sorry for your loss,he was a brave young man. Name: Lauren Location: Santa Maria CA Comments: To the Warns Family (included Erin): I first viewed this tribute at thanksgiving when I was in Lakeville with my family. They live right across the street from Erin. I was so moved by the video and just want you all to know that everyone touched by your son now has an ending to their story of him. This story will live on forever and won't be forgotten. Continue to be proud of Bobby and the protection he gave us all. You have one outstanding son/friend/lover/dad/soldier. May God bless you all and may Payton grow up never forgetting the story of her loving father. Name: PFC Carstensen Location: Seattle, WA Comments: I'm so sorry for your loss. But know that new Marines like myself are hard-chargin and ready to fight for the freedom that Bobby sacrficed his life for. Semper Fi. Name: Hope Brown Location: Apopka Florida Comments: May your family be blessed always. Comments: Gods lucky to have Bobby Name: Bobby Pepe Location: Tampa, Florida Comments: The news videos and articles pass by my eyes and ears every busy day of my life about the soldiers that gave their life providing the blanket of freedom I sleep in each night, but none has touch my heart and brought tears to my eyes the way this video has. To know he was a son, a brother, a husband, a father and a friend, I know many have lost. This video makes it so personnel. Most of all Bobby was a Marine, and that is what I will remember, because that was his relationship to me. I can get up at 5 am and go jogging, I can choose to send my son to a private school, I can go to a job to earn a good living and purchase things I choose to purchase, I can enjoy a cookout with friends and family ALL because of men like Bobby fighting for so many freedoms I use to take for granted. So to Bobby's Mom and Dad, I thank you for rasing up such a mighty soldier. I can't wait till I get to Heaven to relieve him of his post so he can walk the streets of gold with you. May God bless you and give you peace. As the waves of joyful memories and the waves of greiving tears well up inside you, ride each to the shoreline. Don't fight it, embrace it. My neice died and that is the advice my brother gives to other parents that have lost a child. check out www.mem.com and type in pepe. Lydia Rose was our angel. Name: Shelley Hays Location: Tigard Oregon Comments: Dear Warns Family, My husband served in Iraq with 2/24 along with Bobbie. I watch Bobby tribute everytime I start to get comfortable with life, and the war in Iraq. It is my reminder to never forget. Every tear I shed for Bobbie is a tear for every service member we have lost. You are an amazing family and our prayers continue for all of you, including that beautiful baby (what a blessing). May she always know the hero her daddy is!!!! Name: Sherry Location: NY Comments: Bobby and all of his family are in my thoughts and prayers...I emailed a while ago, and I want you to know that Bobby is not forgotten and never will be - he is our hero and stands for every life lost in the honor, duty, courage and commitment to our freedom... We are so grateful for Bobby and all those who serve. Sherry Name: Dianne Location: PA Comments: Thank you for sharing the life of this valiant hero, Cpl. Bobby Warns. His life has touched me and I will never forget his heroism. God bless you for your sacrifice and your strength and belief in God in times of trouble.My son is now serving in Iraq and I want to share Cpl Warn's life with him also.God Bless you greatly. Name: Jane Location: Monroe, Georgia Comments: Thank you Bobby. Thank you to your family for loving you so much and for willingly sharing you with us. Thank you to each and every Marine, Sailor, Airman and foot soldier who has, and presently is, serving this country. Indeed Bobby is with his loved ones and he shall live on through the tribute so lovingly given to us through this website. Thank you. . .two words which are so very inadequate. . . Name: david medrano Location: Grand Forks AFB, ND Comments: I have to admit when We first saw this tribute it brought tears and made us think of all the good things we have and what family is all about. God bless you and yours. Name: Steven Faircloth Location: Charleston, SC Comments: Dear Warns Family, My Condolences for your loss. He is with God now, and in great hands. Thank you for this site, my family saw the video, very beautiful. Thanks, ET3 Faircloth, United States Navy, 2005-Present Name: Virginia Holley Location: Lemoore, CA Comments: I hope you (Bobby's family) had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year. Payton is so beautiful and May God Ble |